William Brittan Avenue in Halswell, Christchurch

William Brittan Ave – Named after William Guise Brittan (1809/10- 1876). Brittan was a founder of the Canterbury Settlement and Commissioner of Crown Lands. He was also the original owner of the Halswell Quarry. The street names in the Milns Estate subdivision all have an historical connection with the Halswell area. Named in 1999.Interesting information from the library website. This is a wide street with a grassy area down the middle. Modern large houses but the street has very limited parking. Part of the street borders Halswell Domain and the Domain was busy today with children flying kites. The skateboard area was also busy.